Tumble costs Australia in team triathlon
Australia have finished 12th in the triathlon mixed relay, with Germany claiming the gold medal ahead of Great Britain and the USA.
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Social media and political tensions spur terror threat
Social media is exacerbating the radicalisation of young people by bolstering grievances to the point at which they could turn to violence.
Bombers’ Duursma sidelined with hamstring strain
Essendon winger Xavier Duursma could miss the rest of the home-and-away season while Collingwood midfielder Tom Mitchell's year is over.
Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.
Watchdogs eye engineered stone suppliers amid bans
Stone suppliers and manufacturers are on different alert levels after some faced surprise inspections after a nationwide ban took effect.
Tower of death: legionnaires’ source found, contained
Health authorities have identified a cooling tower at the centre of a legionnaires' outbreak that has killed two people and sent dozens more to hospital.
Ticket hesitation hits The Forum line-up, inquiry told
Artists have been pulling out of hoped-for gigs at famed live music venue The Forum as fans leave ticket purchases to the last minute, an inquiry has been told.
‘Target’ crocodile killed during search for missing man
Rangers have euthanised a large crocodile as the search continues for a NSW man who went missing while fishing in far north Queensland.
Kurtis Marschall finishes sixth in Olympic vault final
Australian Kurtis Marschall has finished sixth in an Olympic pole vault final won by peerless Swede Armand Duplantis.
‘Sea of red’: worst day for ASX in more than four years
The Australian share market has suffered its biggest daily sell-off in more than four years, amid growing fears of a hard landing for the US economy.
‘Culturally harmful’: Hawks alleged racism claims aired
Conversations between AFL club Hawthorn staff and Indigenous players aired in court papers allegedly show racist remarks and players urged to end relationships.
Players unfazed as top coach candidates reject Eagles
Jaymie Graham, Dean Cox, Josh Carr and Nathan Buckley have already ruled themselves out of West Coast's coaching role, but the news hasn't affected the players.
Zurhaar bullish on North’s 2025 finals prospects
Re-signed star Cam Zurhaar believes North Melbourne are capable of snapping an eight-year AFL finals drought next season, buoyed by improved form since the bye.
‘Be aware but not afraid’: plots raise terrorism threat
A string of alleged terror plots investigated by Australia's intelligence agency led to the threat level being increased for the first time in a decade.
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‘National shame’: kids facing life on couches, in tents
For many of the 125,000 Australian children without stable housing, a life of disadvantage, crime and poor health outcomes await without intervention.
‘Wouldn’t wish it on anyone’: Croker’s scary injury
Lachlan Croker has been absent from Manly's team sheet for months, and now the hooker has opened up on his long road to recovery from a scary concussion.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index sinks over 12 per cent
Japan's Nikkei 225 share index has plunged dramatically after heavy selling triggered by fears the US economy could be in worse shape than expected.
‘Confident’ Talagi impresses future teammate Cleary
Nathan Cleary has been watching Blaize Talagi's debut season with keen interest as Penrith prepare to announce their acquisition of the 19-year-old star.
Noemie Fox wins Olympic gold medal in the kayak cross
Noemie Fox has won the new kayak cross event at the Olympics to join her sister Jessica as a gold medallist in Paris.
Heavily armed cops sent if dangers known, inquest told
Police would have sent heavily armed officers to serve an arrest warrant at Wieambilla if they were told at least one person present was "incredibly dangerous".
Bulldogs slam fans over targeting of Raiders’ drummer
Canterbury will apologise to Canberra fan Simon Tayoun after was he was tackled to the ground by a group of Dogs supporters after Sunday's win over the Raiders.
Surprise packet Gagai seeks Souths extension
Jacob Gagai wants to cap a breakout year - at the age of 28 - by netting an NRL contract extension with South Sydney.
Grace Tame’s abuser diagnosed with dementia, court told
A man who abused former Australian of the Year Grace Tame and allegedly harassed her on social media has been diagnosed with dementia, a court has been told.
Bangladesh PM Hasina has resigned and left the country
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and left the country as protesters stormed her official residence, ending her 15 years in power.
Uluru Statement a guiding force, treaty prospects drift
The Uluru Statement will still steer the government, despite uncertainty about a Makarrata commission, the Indigenous Australians minister says.
Defiant Bangladesh protesters call for march to capital
Anti-government protesters across Bangladesh plan to rally in Dhaka in defiance of a curfew after a weekend of violence that left dozens of people dead.
Top-eight race narrows as contenders hinge on miracles
Several NRL clubs now face a month-long run of must-win football to make the finals, as the NRL's race for the top eight risks becoming a 10-team event.
Air strikes on Gaza kill 18 as fears of wider war spike
Israeli strikes have killed at least 18 people in Gaza, including four who were sheltering in a tent camp for displaced people inside a hospital complex.
Saints handed ‘reality check’ by rampant Lions
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon conceded the premiership-contending Brisbane Lions taught his side some harsh lessons in an 85-point belting.
Power surge as Pies, Bombers stay alive in thrillers
Collingwood and Essendon are still alive in 2024 and Port Adelaide made a huge move in a record-setting win over out-of-form ladder leaders Sydney.
Deadly clashes as Bangladesh government imposes curfew
Thousands of people are protesting in Bangladesh's capital to demand justice for more than 200 students and others killed during recent demonstrations.